Want My Womb? I'll Make You Childless novel Chapter 147

Chapter 147

Ryan Walker looked down at Clara Bennett, his long lashes casting faint shadows under his eyes, his expression unreadable, as if there were undercurrents swirling within him, yet also hiding a hint of indulgence that was hard to detect.

But he didn’t beat around the bush. He gently stroked the back of her cool hand, his tone as calm as if he were talking about something unimportant.

“The board previously nominated two candidates: you, and Ethan Carter.”

“Ethan Carter threw a fit when he found out, saying that as an illegitimate son who couldn’t see the light of day, I wasn’t qualified to touch the Carter Group’s control.”

“However, I’m not interested.”

Clara Bennett was about to ask “Why aren’t you interested?” but she swallowed the words back down.

She remembered that when Anderson Industries was on the verge of bankruptcy, it was Ryan Walker who had quietly invested a huge amount of money to help her stabilize the situation, without even mentioning any returns.

His true identity was definitely more complex than it seemed on the surface. Maybe he really couldn’t be bothered with the Carter

Group, riddled with internal strife as it was.

Besides, his hatred for the Carters ran deep. The way the Carter family had treated his mother had left indelible scars on his heart. How could he possibly be willing to take over a place he loathed so much?

It seemed like they would have to find another way.

She was about to say something, but Ryan Walker seemed to anticipate her thoughts.

“Adrian is rushing to make a move now, probably because he thinks I’m sick and unable to compete with him. He wants to take this opportunity to win over shareholders and increase his influence on the board.”

“If you don’t want him to succeed, I can compete with him.”

A warmth spread through Clara’s heart. She looked up at Ryan Walker, a faint smile curving her lips, her expression noticeably lighter.

“Don’t trouble yourself on my account. Your own wishes are what matters most.”

“But I really don’t want him to get his way.”

“I need to go to Grand Horizon to settle the matter of the shares and the project.”

Ryan Walker responded without hesitation, his tone natural and firm, leaving no room for doubt. “I’ll go with you.”

Clara didn’t refuse. She simply nodded and took his hand, palm to palm, their warmth mingling together.

Side by side, they walked out of the police station. The afternoon sun filtered through the clouds, casting a warm glow that dispelled the oppressive chill of the interrogation room.

Once they were in the car, Ryan thoughtfully fastened Clara’s seatbelt and then retrieved a bottle of warmed milk from the glove compartment, handing it to her.

“Drink this first. After we’re done, I’ll take you to that sushi place you’ve been craving.”

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Clara accepted the milk, the warmth seeping into her fingertips, and a deeper warmth bloomed in her chest.“Thank you,” she murmured.

The car pulled smoothly onto the street, moving forward with a gentle hum.

They hadn’t gone far when Clara’s phone rang, the screen displaying an unfamiliar local number, no name attached.

She hesitated, then swiped to answer.

“Clara Bennett.”

The voice that came through the receiver was familiar and instantly repulsive.

Clara’s brow furrowed, her tone hardening.“What do you want?”

“I know what happened to the Bennett family.”

Ethan’s voice was low, devoid of any discernible emotion.

“Richard Bennett is dead, Olivia Bennett was arrested for harboring a fugitive, and the Bennett Group’s cash flow has dried up. Adrian even tricked you out of a large portion of project profits. I doubt it will last much longer, will it?”

“Looks like your little safety net has completely disappeared.”

“Ryan Walker is just a retired military guy. Sure, he might still have some connections with the U.S. Department of Defense, but in the game of business, he can’t make any real waves. He won’t be able to help you.”

“Clara, you need to really think this through. Do you really want to go through with this divorce?”

“Just withdraw the divorce petition, come back to me, and you can go back to being Mrs. Carter, living the high life.”

Clara scoffed, her eyes filled with disdain and loathing, her voice as cold as ice.

“Ethan, you really overestimate yourself.”

“The divorce is happening, no discussion needed.”

“And let me tell you something, Ryan Walker is a hundred times, a thousand times better than you. You don’t even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath.”

With that, she hung up before Ethan could say another word, promptly blocking the number, a clean and decisive move with no

hesitation.

After hanging up, Clara’s chest rose and fell slightly, her fingers gripping the phone turning white with the force, the anger building

inside her.

She realized she couldn’t bear to hear anyone say a bad word about Ryan Walker, especially not from a selfish, hypocritical, and disgusting person like Ethan Carter. It fueled her anger, making her want to tear off his mask of false virtue.

With that thought, she grabbed her phone, found Chris Evans’s number, and dialed.

The call was quickly answered, and Chris’s steady voice came through the line.“Ms. Bennett, what can I do for you?”

“Detective Evans, about the evidence I gave you before, regarding Ethan Carter forcing me into surrogacy, can we press charges?”

Clara’s voice carried a hint of lingering anger.

Chris was silent for a moment on the other end before speaking.“We can, but are you sure you want to press charges?”

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“Once we do, this will become public knowledge, which could potentially impact your reputation.”

“I’m sure.”

Clara’s tone was resolute, without a trace of hesitation, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes.

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Only by pressing charges and having the police verify the authenticity of the evidence could she get the court to reopen the case and finalize the divorce.

“Alright, I understand.”

Chris nodded in agreement.“I’ll notify you as soon as there are any developments.”

“Thank you.”

Hanging up, Clara took a deep breath, trying to calm the surge of anger within her.

Ryan took in every bit of her reaction. He didn’t speak immediately, but freed a hand to gently cover her tightly clenched fist.

Slowly, he unfurled her fist, smoothing out each curled finger.

“Don’t get worked up. He’s not worth getting angry over. It’s not worth ruining your health. I don’t care.”

Clara looked up at him, a trace of anger and grievance still lingering in her eyes, like a ruffled kitten.

Watching her like this, Ryan’s heart melted. He curved his lips into a soft smile, his tone deliberately teasing.“Don’t you trust me?”

Seeing her reaction, Ryan gently scratched her palm with his fingertip, his voice full of amusement.

“Don’t dwell on those troubles. Once we’ve dealt with Grand Horizon, I’ll take you to that Japanese place you’ve been craving. They have a new salmon belly sushi that’s supposed to be amazing.”

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Clara couldn’t help but curve her lips into a smile at his teasing. The gloom in her eyes dissipated a little, and she softly hummed her

agreement.

Watching her finally break into a smile, Ryan felt a sense of relief wash over him, and he released her hand.

The car glided smoothly, bypassing all the traffic, and in just over half an hour, they arrived at the office building where Grand Horizon Group was located.

This office building was in the old business district of Chicago, one of the city’s iconic landmarks.

After parking the car, they walked into the office building, and the elevator took them to the floor where Grand Horizon’s offices were.

The receptionist greeted them politely, “Who are you here to see? Do you have an appointment?”

“I’m here to see Victor Bennett.”

Before the words had even left her mouth, Victor Bennett came out of the elevator. Seeing Clara and Ryan, his face filled with shock, and he stopped in his tracks.

“Clara, what are you doing here?”

Clara didn’t bother with pleasantries, cutting straight to the chase.

“I’m here to discuss the Blade project and sign the equity transfer agreement.”

Victor Bennett was taken aback for a moment, then quickly stepped aside to lead them in.

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“Please, let’s talk in the office where it’s quiet.”

Once inside the office, Victor poured them both a glass of warm water, handing the cups to them.

“Clara, you don’t owe the Bennett family anything. After what…”

After everything that had happened, he didn’t have the face to ask Clara for anything.

Clara didn’t immediately respond. She picked up her water cup and took a small sip.

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“Because of Richard Bennett and Diane Bennett’s case, Grand Horizon’s reputation has taken a hit. It’s plagued by negative preas, and it’s even connected to the wanted criminal, Daniel Quinn. Getting Blade’s cooperation rights directly is now impossible.”

Victor Bennett’s eyes dimmed, and he forced a bitter smile.

Of course, he knew all this.

And because he knew, he was even less willing to let Clara get involved any further.

“However, I can help you.”

Clara changed the subject.

“I can get Blade’s cooperation rights through Anderson Industries and then subcontract them to Grand Horizon.”

The core technology of the Blade project was in her and Ryan Walker’s hands. Anderson Industries, as one of the partners, had absolute say in the matter. Subcontracting the civilian part to Grand Horizon wouldn’t be difficult.

Victor Bennett’s face was filled with bewilderment.

He had thought that Clara had long been disillusioned with the Bennett Group, even resentful, and wouldn’t care about its fate anymore, let alone offer to help.

But before he could say anything, Clara added, “I’m not doing this to help the Bennett Group, and certainly not to help you.”

“I just don’t want Ethan Carter and Adrian Carter to have an easy time. They want to see the Bennett Group go bankrupt and reap the benefits. I just don’t want to let them get their way.”

She paused, then continued, “But let’s be clear, I want ninety percent of the profits.”

A smile spread across Victor Bennett’s face.

Bennett Group was teetering on the edge of a cliff. Securing this project would provide a chance to catch its breath, at least temporarily stabilizing the situation and preventing immediate bankruptcy. It could also help rebuild its reputation.

As long as the company survived, there was still a chance for a turnaround.

Besides, he understood that Clara’s willingness to help was already more than he deserved. She had no obligation to assist someone who had wronged her in the past without expecting something in return.

“Okay, I agree!”

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